About
Over The Rainbow Café in York is a delightful spot that offers a unique and inclusive dining experience. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and vibrant decorations, this LGBTQ+ café caters to everyone looking for a cozy place to enjoy breakfast, brunch, or lunch. With affordable prices ranging from 1 to 10 GBP per person, it's a popular choice among both locals and tourists. The café specializes in delicious coffee, a variety of flag cakes, and savory dishes, including vegan and gluten-free options. Quick and friendly service ensures a pleasant visit, whether you're dining solo or grabbing a takeaway. With its positive reviews highlighting the kind staff and cozy amenities like blankets, Over The Rainbow Café is more than just a coffee house; it's a cherished community space where everyone feels at home.
Price
Meals
Breakfast, Branch, Lunch
Services
Takeaway, Reservations available, Dine-in
Offering
Serving desserts, Serving coffee
Payment
Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment
Atmosphere
Fashionably, Casual, Cozy
- $$$$ 1 - 10 GBP
- Breakfast
- Branch
- Lunch
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Reservations available
- Dine-in
- Serving desserts
- Serving coffee
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Fashionably
- Casual
- Cozy
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Pets allowed
- Pets allowed outside
- Quick service
- Toilet
- Welcomes LGBTQ
- Popular with tourists
Reviews and Ratings
Write a review
- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Awesome queer friendly space, super accomodating. Love it. Came here with my boifriend. 🥰

- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
If I could give this place 100 stars I would. As soon as I entered I felt so safe and seen. As a bisexual nonbinary person seeing all the flags and decorations made me so happy. The cafe was incredible. Again as soon as I went upstairs I saw cosy blankets on the seats IKEA sharks, the big board of afromatiins and the worker there was so kind. I wish we had this kind of place in Cambridge. Thank you so much over the rainbow cafe for making me feel so safe and seen. Your changing lives. ❤️❤️

- Food: 3
- Atmosphere: 5
Went on the low sensory day, and it was such a calm and accommodating environment. Everyone was so lovely and understanding. Me and my partner felt very safe in this cafe and would highly recommend to anyone whether you're LGBT+, neurodivergent or just need a calm space. The cakes were incredible and I would highly recommend them! The other food options weren't anything crazy but did the job of filling us up. Overall Id recommend this place more so for the community, safeness and inclusivity rather than just on the merits of food that you could find at any cafe. This place offers something entirely unique and I am so glad I was able to visit during my time in York.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of Over The Rainbow Café?Over The Rainbow Café is located at 5 Patrick Pool, YO1 8BB, York, United Kingdom.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Stonebow (261 m walk)
- Bus stop Stonebow Tour Bus (164 m walk)
- Bus stop Low Ousegate (279 m walk)
- Bus stop Stonebow SA (166 m walk)
- How is Over The Rainbow Café rated by visitors?Over The Rainbow Café has an average rating of 4.8 based on 130 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
- What is the average price for a meal at Over The Rainbow Café?The average price for a meal is 1 - 10 GBP (it is cheap - $).
- Is the venue pet-friendly?Over The Rainbow Café is pet-friendly, but pets are allowed only in outdoor areas.
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